The Western Journal, of Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, and General Literature, Volume 6M. Tarver and T.F. Risk, 1851 - Missouri Agriculture and the mechanic arts are the basis of civilization. |
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... natural history of , 218 . Paupers in Great Britain , 245 , 6 . Plank Roads , mode of construction , by J. T. Ware , 171 . Poor Rates in Great Britain , 236 . Pork , quantity packed in the year 1850-51 , 191 . Postage Law of the United ...
... natural history of , 218 . Paupers in Great Britain , 245 , 6 . Plank Roads , mode of construction , by J. T. Ware , 171 . Poor Rates in Great Britain , 236 . Pork , quantity packed in the year 1850-51 , 191 . Postage Law of the United ...
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... nature ; but they pro- duce but little effect on the action of Congress , especially when they have reference to sectional or local measures ; and , in one respect , they sometimes weaken the cause which they were designed to promote ...
... nature ; but they pro- duce but little effect on the action of Congress , especially when they have reference to sectional or local measures ; and , in one respect , they sometimes weaken the cause which they were designed to promote ...
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... nature . Meteorology has received less attention from the scientific men of this country than the subject deserves ; but we trust that the observations and valuable suggestions of Lieut . Maury will awaken the public mind to a more ...
... nature . Meteorology has received less attention from the scientific men of this country than the subject deserves ; but we trust that the observations and valuable suggestions of Lieut . Maury will awaken the public mind to a more ...
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... nature exacts from them what we know she exacts from the air under similar circum- stances , but on a smaller scale before our eyes , viz : more precipi- tation than evaporation . Where then does the vapor , which these winds carry ...
... nature exacts from them what we know she exacts from the air under similar circum- stances , but on a smaller scale before our eyes , viz : more precipi- tation than evaporation . Where then does the vapor , which these winds carry ...
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... nature which would prevent it from taking this circuit ; but while I knew of no agent in nature that would prevent it from taking this circuit , I knew on the other hand , of Circumstances which rendered it probable that such in general ...
... nature which would prevent it from taking this circuit ; but while I knew of no agent in nature that would prevent it from taking this circuit , I knew on the other hand , of Circumstances which rendered it probable that such in general ...
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Page 91 - Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Page 249 - If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan...
Page 268 - Knowst thou th' importance of a soul immortal ? Behold this midnight glory : worlds on worlds ! Amazing pomp! redouble this amaze ; Ten thousand add ; add twice ten thousand more; Then weigh the whole; one soul out-weighs them all, And calls th' astonishing magnificence Of unintelligent creation poor.
Page 194 - ... or for any act, matter, or thing lost, damage, or forfeiture, done, occasioned, or incurred, without the privity or knowledge of such owner or owners, shall in no case exceed the amount or value of the interest of such owner in such vessel and her freight then pending.
Page 194 - ... vessel, or any of them, may take the appropriate proceedings in any court, for the purpose of apportioning the sum for which the owner of the vessel may be liable among the parties entitled thereto.
Page 159 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Page 366 - Amidst the storm they sang, And the stars heard, and the sea; And the sounding aisles of the dim woods rang To the anthem of the free.
Page 94 - Thus starch, gum, sugar, beer, wine, spirits, &c., furnish no element capable of entering into the composition of blood, muscular fibre, or any part which is the seat of the vital principle.
Page 194 - ... shall lade the same as freight or baggage on any vessel, without, at the time of such lading giving to the master, clerk, agent, or owner of such vessel receiving the same, a written notice of the true character and value thereof, and having the same entered on the bill of lading therefor, the master and owner of such vessel shall not be liable as carriers thereof...
Page 272 - That charm shall grow, while what fatigues the Ring, Flaunts and goes down, an unregarded thing...